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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.91, 27,010.37 and 4,859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.91, 27,010.37 and 4,859.28 is: 7,288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.91 : 27,010.37 = 4,859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.91/27,010.37 = 4,859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.91x = 27,010.37 × 4,859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.91x = 131,250,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,250,926.44/18,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.92

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